So you've seen 'Room 237.' Now what?

5:02 AM,
Apr. 14, 2013

The documentary 'Room 237' is on demand now.
IFC Films

Written by

Whitney Matheson, USA TODAY

One of the most talked-about documentaries this year is Room 237, a stylish examination of the cult that surrounds Stanley Kubrick's The Shining.

The film, which is now available on demand, has renewed interest in the 1980 psychological horror classic. As it unfolds, viewers are introduced to obsessed Shining fans who truly believe the movie contains hidden themes and messages, whether they pertain to the plight of Native Americans, the moon landing or the Holocaust.

Although I don't buy many of the intricate theories presented, some fans do make convincing cases, and director Rodney ...